Melling MPR-279
Pushrod for selected Ford Windsor/SBF engines. 6.804” / 172.82 mm length, 0.312” / 7.92 mm diameter.
Melling MPR-279 is a valve pushrod for selected Ford Windsor/SBF engines. It has a 6.804” / 172.82 mm length, 0.312” / 7.92 mm diameter and ball ends at both ends.
Application / fitment
Typical use includes selected Ford Windsor/SBF 221, 255, 260, 289, 302 and 351W engines, primarily Ford and Mercury applications from 1962-1974 plus selected later configurations that require this length. Confirm fitment by pushrod length, diameter and rocker arm style.
- engine family: Ford Windsor/SBF
- typical displacements: 221 / 255 / 260 / 289 / 302 / 351W cubic inches
- length: 6.804” / 172.82 mm
- diameter: 0.312” / 7.92 mm
After cylinder head machining, camshaft changes or rocker changes, check valvetrain geometry again. Too short or too long a pushrod changes the rocker contact pattern.
Technical information
- type: valve pushrod
- material: welded steel
- length: 6.804” / 172.82 mm
- diameter: 0.312” / 7.92 mm
- top and bottom tips: ball end
- drilled: yes